Please Help Top wont lower/trunk wont open in my 2017 Camaro Convertible - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maroman69 · 07-02-2019, 01:43 PM

Seemingly out of nowhere my car started giving me the "Top Not Secure" message 2 days ago when I tried to open the trunk.

It says the convertible top will only open manually now, has anyone had this issue and if so, is there a fix for this

I tried using the key on the Fob to open the trunk behind the driver seat but the key wont turn!!!

If anyone knows or have had this problem Please help!!!!

wardbg · 07-04-2019, 11:53 AM

I had a similar situation where I couldn't get the trunk open on my 2014 model. If you can raise the top, you should be able to reach into the trunk through the opening behind the rear seats and pull the emergency escape handle that's near the center of the trunk lid. Then you can see if there's anything amiss. Also, pulling that handle doesn't do anything permanent. You can re-set it on the latch mechanism. I had the same problem with the key on the side in the back. It turned out that my trunk lid latch was jammed and I had to have it replaced. I hope this helps.

07-02-2019, 01:43 PM	#1
Maroman69 Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	Please Help Top wont lower/trunk wont open in my 2017 Camaro Convertible Seemingly out of nowhere my car started giving me the "Top Not Secure" message 2 days ago when I tried to open the trunk. It says the convertible top will only open manually now, has anyone had this issue and if so, is there a fix for this I tried using the key on the Fob to open the trunk behind the driver seat but the key wont turn!!! If anyone knows or have had this problem Please help!!!!

07-04-2019, 11:53 AM	#2
wardbg Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 5	Use the emergency trunk escape release. I had a similar situation where I couldn't get the trunk open on my 2014 model. If you can raise the top, you should be able to reach into the trunk through the opening behind the rear seats and pull the emergency escape handle that's near the center of the trunk lid. Then you can see if there's anything amiss. Also, pulling that handle doesn't do anything permanent. You can re-set it on the latch mechanism. I had the same problem with the key on the side in the back. It turned out that my trunk lid latch was jammed and I had to have it replaced. I hope this helps.